The ladies of the Real Housewives live a life of luxury, but fans of the show know that several of these ladies are more than just housewives; with many fan favorites owning their own businesses and climbing up the ladder of success.
While the Housewives' husbands find themselves stealing the show, the focus has always been on the lavish lifestyles of the wives, including Kyle Richards, who amassed a net worth of $100 Million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Lisa Vanderpump (worth $90 Million) and Tinsley (worth $35 Million) to name a few. Although they remain at the top of their game, who exactly falls at the top when it comes to their net worth? Here are the 10 richest housewives from the hit Bravo series.
Updated on May 10, 2021, by Michael Chaar: Many stars of the Real Housewives continue to add to their many millions. Former housewife, Lea Black is not only dominating the world of cosmetics, but the star is reportedly in talks to return to Bravo's RHOM. Speaking of returning to the show, RHONY's very own, Tinsley Mortimer has since split with fiancé, Scott Klutch, sparking rumors she might return back to the Big Apple. Lisa Vanderpump has officially departed from RHOBH, however, she has since landed her very own reality series, Overserved on E! Kyle Richards remains in the top spot and has just returned from filming the very first Real Housewives: All-Stars special in the Turks & Caicos.
10 Jill Zarin- $20 Million
Former Real Housewives of New York star Jill Zarin kicks off this list with an insane net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The reality television star is a New York City socialite who accumulated her net worth thanks to starring on the Bravo show, as well as being a part of her late husband's, Bobby Zarin's, drapery and upholstery business, Zarin Fabrics.
After gaining more notoriety from the Bravo series, Zarin went on to start her very own accessories and home line, all while partnering with her daughter, Ally to create their own mother-daughter line of masks.
9 Tinsley Mortimer- $35 Million
Tinsley Mortimer is best known for starring in Bravo's Real Housewives of New York, joining the series in its ninth season. However, she announced that she would be leaving the show after its 12th season to live with her fiance Scott Kluth in Chicago.
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Despite her efforts at finding love, Tinsley's fairytale story came to a shocking end when she announced her split from Scott. While moving to a new city and leaving behind your job was quite the grand gesture, it didn't appear to be enough for Scott. Luckily for Tinsley, she has her $35 million net worth to lean back on!
8 Yolanda Hadid- $45 Million
While Yolanda Hadid had a very successful modeling career when she was younger, the star married rich. Her first husband, Mohammed Hadid, is a real estate developer, while her second husband, David Foster is a composer and producer. While both of her marriages ended in divorce, she has since made her own wealth.
Becoming a castmate on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has helped launched Hadid into the spotlight. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the show paid Hadid $100,000 per season, which, along with her divorce settlements, has allowed her to amass an impressive net worth of $45 million!
7 Heather Dubrow- $50 Million
The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Heather Dubrow, might be married to plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow, but she has her own very successful career. According to Celebrity Net Worth, before becoming a Real Housewife, Dubrow was an actress who appeared on several television shows, including That's Life and Married With Children.
While she continues to pursue acting roles, Dubrow has her own podcast, Heather Dubrow's World, and she and her husband developed their own skincare line called Consult Beaute. Of course, she has also received a payout from being on the Bravo reality show, allowing her to accumulate a net worth of $50 million!
6 Adrienne Maloof- $50 Million
Like Heather Dubrow, former The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Adrienne Maloof would also go on to marry a plastic surgeon, but she and her husband Paul Nassif would later divorce in 2012.
However, Maloof has held her own despite her divorce and currently, she has a net worth of a whopping $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She has earned her wealth thanks to the reality show as well as being a co-owner of the Maloof Companies, a family-owned business that runs several companies as well as operating hotels, casinos, and their very own basketball team!
5 Camille Grammer- $50 Million
Before she was cast for the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she was famous for her marriage with Fraiser star Kelsey Grammer. However, her divorce from the actor in 2011 did not deter her and she continued to work her way up in Hollywood.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Grammer has a net worth of $50 million thanks to her time on the reality series and of course, her massive divorce settlement, where she reportedly received $30-$50 million.
4 Carole Radziwill- $50 Million
The Real Housewives of New York star Carole Radziwill has been a workaholic all her life, working in television news, even working overseas covering the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, and working for ABC News, says Celebrity Net Worth.
Radziwill went on to write a memoir, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love, which made the New York Times Best Seller list. She has also been writing monthly columns for Glamour magazine, amongst many other publications. She left the Bravo show after season 10 to go back to working as a journalist and to enjoy her massive $50 million net worth!
3 Lea Black-$65 Million
Lea Black was on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Miami and her affluent lifestyle was broadcast for the world to see. As one of the wealthiest women for the franchise, Lea began her career in the beauty and cosmetics world, developing multiple health and beauty product lines, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
She has a current net worth of $65 million, which can also be attributed to her time on the reality show. Lea has recently made headlines after it was announced that Bravo would be bringing back RHOM, however, it remains up in the air whether she'll be making her return.
2 Lisa Vanderpump-$90 Million
Lisa Vanderpump is one of the biggest stars to come out of The Real Housewives franchise and according to Celebrity Net Worth, makes $500,000 per season on RHOBH. Her net worth is $90 million thanks to her appearances on the show as well as owning over 30 bars and restaurants with her husband, Ken Todd.
Vanderpump has also gone on to develop a skincare line, a line of pet accessories, and is the editor for Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine. As if that weren't enough, Lisa is also embarking on her very own reality series, Overserved and Vanderpump Dogs, which has certainly kept her busy since her departure from RHOBH.
1 Kyle Richards- $100 Million
Kyle Richards tops the list of the wealthiest Real Housewives with a net worth of $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Richards was an actor at a very young age and appeared in several television shows before landing a role in the Bravo series.
In 2020, it was reported that Richards was the last remaining original cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and was earning $500,000 per season. Kyle recently returned from the Turks & Caicos after being selected as one of the stars of the upcoming Real Housewives: All-Stars special.
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